STAND. COM. REP. NO.1436
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2001
RE: H.C.R. No. 71
Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say
Speaker, House of Representatives
Twenty-First State Legislature
Regular Session of 2001
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Human Services and Housing, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 71 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE WORK OF ISLAND TENANTS ON THE RISE FOR THEIR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO BRING LOW-INCOME PEOPLE INTO ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to:
(1) Recognize the work of Island Tenants on the Rise (ITOR) and commend them for their continuing efforts to encourage low-income individuals to be active participants in the democratic process; and
(2) Encourage the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii (HCDCH) to continue working with ITOR in creating effective policy changes that will lead to self-sufficiency and self-determination of residents in public housing.
Several concerned citizens testified in favor of this measure. HCDCH and a concerned citizen submitted comments. A concerned citizen opposed this measure.
Your Committee finds that ITOR has been effective in encouraging public housing residents to participate in housing-related activities. As an example, ITOR encourages residents to register to vote, initiate new legislation and resolutions, and participate in the legislative hearing process.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Human Services and Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 71 and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Human Services and Housing,
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____________________________ MICHAEL P. KAHIKINA, Chair |
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